ONE TO WATCH // Takida release debut UK single "You Learn" TODAY

You may have already seen Swedish sensation "Takida" take to the stage playing with "3 Doors Down" on their recent UK tour. Now Takida prepare to unleash their debut UK single, ‘You Learn’ today. The single is taken from the bands forthcoming UK album, ‘The Burning Heart’.

The Used // Interview & Live Review

The Used are back; “Vulnerable” the new album was released in March and the Utah four-piece are back in the UK, set to rock venues up and down the country. Est.1987 headed down to Manchester’s HMV Ritz to meet up with Quinn [Allman, guitar], Jeph [Howard, bass] and drummer Dan [Whitesides] to chat music, regrets and doing their job to the fullest.

Professor Green // Live Review, Leeds O2 Academy

Stephen Manderson, aka Professor Green has already had a phenomenal career thus far and, since his hit single “Read All About It” claimed the number one spot, things have really taken off, currently on his biggest tour to date. So, Est.1987 headed down to Leeds O2 Academy to see what Professor Green’s sold out live show had to offer.  

Bastille // Interview & Live Review

Meet Bastille. In fact you may remember us mentioning them HERE as a band we tipped you to watch out for. What started out as a solo project by Dan Smith [who was born on the French, Bastille Day, hence the name] has now turned into a four-piece full live band with an E.P out on 30th April and an album on the way. We headed down to The Harley in Sheffield on the opening night of the tour and chatted to Dan all things touring, recording and having a “wow this is amazing man” moment.

Deaf Havana // Interview & Live Review

Deaf Havana have had an amazing few months since the release of their acclaimed album "Fools and Worthless Liars" at the end of 2011. Tickets for the recent tour are in hot demand with most selling out and the venues having to be upgraded to a higher capacity. So, Est.1987 jumped at the chance to hang out with the Kings Lynn four-piece to chat leaving 'screaming' in 2006, playing Leeds/Reading Festival and being the best that they've ever been.

Lostprophets // Live Review including Interview with support band // Modestep

If you don’t recognise the name Modestep, well, where have you been? The four cheeky Londoners have been storming the airwaves with their blend of dubstep and rock. The boys have touched down in Manchester as sole support for Welsh rockers Lostprophets. Est.1987 headed down to the show to catch up with Josh, Tony, Matt and Nick [Modestep] to chat influences, Bieber and turning fan points into tattoos!

ONE TO WATCH // "Polinski" Debut Audio Visual Show - Interview

We have something a little different that we couldn’t wait to tell you about! FutureEverything in association with Hairbrain present: Legendary Komische musician Dieter Moebius’ live, improvised score for Fritz Lang’s silent sci-fi masterpiece “Metropolis” in the heart of Salford on Thursday 17 May. 

FUTURE TALENT #6- When Giants Collide Live Review

We love home grown talent, so when we found this band we were pretty excited. Meet When Giants Collide [WGC]; a local band set to make it big. 

The West Yorkshire metal quintet are all about blending authentic progressive rhythms with melodies and intricate riffs.